2026 midterms · California · November 3
California’s 31st District race 2026
Who’s running for U.S. House in California’s 31st District on November 3, 2026: Gil Cisneros (D, incumbent) and Eric Ching (R). Now held by Gil Cisneros (D). Forecasters: Solid D (average of 5). Gil Cisneros has been backed with $89,379 by the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
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| Race | Rating | Democrats | Republicans | Others on the ballot | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California 31 | Solid D Average of 5; all agree Each forecaster for California 31
| Eric Ching | No one else listed | Top-two |
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Questions and answers
Who is running for U.S. House in California’s 31st District in 2026?
On the November 3, 2026 ballot: Gil Cisneros (D, incumbent) and Eric Ching (R).
When is the 2026 election for U.S. House in California’s 31st District?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The two leaders of the primary advanced, whatever their party.
Who is favored in the 2026 race for U.S. House in California’s 31st District?
The nonpartisan forecasters we track rate it Solid D on average (5 forecasters; they all agree). These are their ratings, not our prediction.
Has AIPAC or an allied PAC backed the Democrat in this race?
Gil Cisneros has been backed with $89,379 by the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How do I vote in California?
Check your registration on California’s election website and the registration deadlines on Vote.gov; both are linked on this page.
Where this comes from
Candidates as of October 9, 2026, from state election offices, news reports and Ballotpedia’s candidate lists; independent and minor-party candidates may not be complete. Ratings are the average of up to seven nonpartisan forecasters, read from the tables Wikipedia editors keep of them: how we average them and each forecaster’s own pages. Backing is contributions plus outside spending for a candidate by the pro-Israel PACs we track, from FEC filings (method). Results, on election night, only from AP or official sources. Found an error? Tell us.